The One I've Waited For by Mary B. Morrison

Author:Mary B. Morrison [Morrison, Mary B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2017-06-21T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 24

Blake

“Lawd. Lawd. Lawd. Thank you.”

The words escaped my mouth as I added a Grand Marnier floater to my third mimosa. I raised my glass. Took a sip, placed my drink on a coaster. Feeling good, I reclined on my chaise, crossed my ankles, then closed my eyes.

If Jesus would’ve told me my love for Spencer would’ve been replaced with a man who could give me the world along with unimaginable sexcapades, I would’ve doubted Him. Thank you, Jesus, for allowing me to release and let go of the man who I thought was my destiny.

“Lord, forgive me for fornicating.” I questioned whether I should’ve said that knowing I’d never had marital sex . . . but not much longer.

An incoming call disrupted my relaxation. Hadn’t heard that tone in a while. I pressed send to voice mail. He called back. Annoyed, I answered, “What?”

“Blake, you can’t marry dude,” Spencer exclaimed.

The devil was an angel, too. Busy as Satan may be, I told my ex, “Please don’t call me again,” ending the call.

Our season was over. When I was with Spencer, despite all he’d done, I believed he was my future. Knowing what real unconditional love was, I—

I answered, “Spencer, please. Show some respect.”

“Blake, I need to see you. If you can look me in my eyes and tell me that you don’t love me, I’m out,” he said, as though he was certain that I still had feelings for him.

This time I didn’t say good-bye. I placed my cell on the coffee table, enjoyed my cocktail.

Never married was one thing, letting that woman lick between my legs was a first. My body shivered from the flashback. “Lil ole Blake Crystal. Country girl raised in North Carolina.” Several of my siblings still lived in Charlotte. Work and vacationing with my fiancé left no time to visit Carol, Peter, or—

I dialed my sister, Ruby.

“Hey, honey,” she answered. Immediately, I missed hearing her soothing voice.

“I love you,” I told her.

“Love you too, Sis. What’s up?”

I’d raised four gorgeous girls by myself. Who they developed into as women, they could credit themselves. My time had come.

“I called to tell you . . .” I paused, then said, “I’m engaged to one of the wealthiest men in America.”

Why buy the cow was no longer my life.

“Shut up. Tell me more,” she exclaimed.

Spencer stayed by my side, dabbed witch hazel on my black eye three times a day after (my at that time ex) Fortune had beaten me. Spencer and I used to soak in my Jacuzzi sharing our deepest secrets. He loved me the best way he knew. It wasn’t enough. I had no regrets for moving on. Just memories I couldn’t erase.

“I need a huge favor.” Had to get it out. This was different from the secrets she’d kept.

“You know I got you.”

“I’m going to set the stage for Bing, that’s my fiancé, to call you and ask about the girls’ fathers.”

“Blake, you sure you want to do that?” she questioned. “You already lied to Alexis.

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